KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Confirmed as Vans Collab Returns
KPop Demon Hunters Sequel Confirmed as Vans Collab Returns
Vans continues to grow its partnership as Sony prepares the franchise’s next chapter.
Highlights
- KPop Demon Hunters and Vans are extending their ongoing collaboration.
- The new collection brings the animated franchise into another consumer category.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment has confirmed the franchise will continue on Netflix.
Vans and Netflix are continuing their KPop Demon Hunters partnership with its biggest footwear collection yet, arriving in stores on Sept. 18 and online on Sept. 21, 2026. The four-shoe capsule brings Mira, Rumi, Zoey, and Derpy Tiger to the Old Skool, Sk8-Hi, and Classic Slip-On, with prices ranging from $65 to $75 USD.
The release follows the earlier “Golden” Old Skool collaboration and expands on Vans’ previous KPop Demon Hunters work from Winter 2025.
KPop Demon Hunters Gets Character-Focused Vans Styles for Younger Fans
The four designs feature HUNTR/X branding, distinct colors, graphics, and personalized details inspired by the animated property.
- Grade School KPop Demon Hunters x Vans Slip-On | SKU: VN000EC3CJE | Retail price: $65
- Grade School KPop Demon Hunters x Vans Sk8-Hi | SKU: VN000V93BLK | Retail price: $75
- Grade School KPop Demon Hunters x Vans Old Skool | SKU: VN000ECUYLW | Retail price: $75
- Grade School KPop Demon Hunters x Vans Slip-On | SKU: VN000ED2CJF | Retail price: $75
Rumi’s Old Skool features her signature at the heel alongside HUNTR/X branding, while the other pairs use graphics and details tied to their respective characters. Vans is also adding custom KPop Demon Hunters shoe boxes to the collaboration.
The supplied release information covers Little Kids and Big Kids sizing, while the Sneaker News listings identify these four styles as grade school releases.
KPop Demon Hunters x Vans
Sony Confirms KPop Demon Hunters Sequel and Multi-Platform Strategy
According to Variety, Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO Ravi Ahuja discussed KPop Demon Hunters during the BofA Securities 2026 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference in New York. He said the project was being developed in 2021 and that Netflix proved to be the right platform as the film’s audience grew over time.
Ahuja also confirmed that Sony Pictures Entertainment is working on a sequel for Netflix. He pointed to the ability to develop the property across different platforms and audiences as part of Sony’s broader approach to building franchises.
“By being platform agnostic and content-focused, we’re able to build that franchise by hitting people in different places,” Ahuja said. He also noted this approach allows the company to benefit from media fragmentation while developing content assets and franchises.
From Netflix to Vans and also a lot of other collaborations, KPop Demon Hunters is showing how a streaming hit can evolve into a franchise with value across entertainment and consumer products.
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Probaho Santra is a content writer at Outlook India with a master’s degree in journalism. Outside work, he enjoys photography, exploring new tech trends, and staying connected with the esports world.
